Quick look at the UCO fire pit, always good to try kit out at home before taking it out into the field. I bought this from Springfields over here in the UK
Hi Andy and Wendy 😊 season's greetings I hope your both doing well. The firepit looks useful , and I like the griddle you used. Another piece of great kit to add to what must be now a considerable selection of bushcraft gear, lol, at least it gives you flexibility , and choices of what you pack. Thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to you all, Stuart and Megan UK.
Thanks my mate 👍🏻 yes it looks like it’s going to be a good little item to play with! The rack is a great piece of kit and like I said I’ll be giving one away as part of a up and coming giveaway video soon. As for considerable gear….. sshhhh don’t tell the Mrs 🤣🤣…. Very best wishes to you and Megan 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Certainly better constructed than the folding vegetable steamer baskets we used before building a firepit for the troops in our covered carport. For the right money, I may grab one of these. I agree that the permanently attached studs could be a problem. I think there will be multiple DIY solutions for that small issue. Thank you for the demo.
Yes I’m going to replace my studs with screw in bolts I think. I’m going to do a comparison video with the steamer/strainer soon so we’ll see what happens lol…. Thanks again my friend 👍🏻😎 best wishes
@@randy-9842 No problem at all. The veggie-steamer basket turned firewood holder is an old idea, no one person may lay claim to that. We are all blessed that there are a few Y/T channels where we can have a "meeting of the minds" to showcase, discuss, and suggest improvements to old and new ideas. That is what it is all about.
@@NewHampshireJack I honestly hadn't seen a portable firepit with [edit to spell "iwth" correctly !! sheesh! ] this design before, but that's not exactly my normal venue. It is ingenious. As to your last two sentences I'd like to add a hearty and very appreciative AMEN to that. I cherish the community on these channels and I must say that Andy fits the bill perfectly! Have a great week Jack and a very Merry Christmas!
Thank you brother! It’s always great to hear from you!! It seems to be a great little “no trace “ option for a small fire to leave no trace so I’ll be using it more in the future for sure! Much love and respect to you from us both as always Red! 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙
Hey, mate! I love the fold up grill & I broke mine out just the other day. The fire bowl is interesting & looks like someone decided to rename a steamer basket. My steamer basket looks just like that but the legs are removable. Hmmm, now that I think about it, that might make for a pretty good hack video. Thanks for sharing, mate!
Thanks mate! Yea I’m going to be doing a follow up video comparing the two! The UCO Is slightly heavier duty than the strainer/steamer but we will see what happens! Let me know how your experiment goes! Best wishes brother 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Very interesting, Andy. I like the UCO candle lanterns and find them well made. Your idea to use removable feet or studs is absolutely spot on, imo. It actually looks a lot like my kitchen folding steamer! The steamer is about the same size, has "tulip petals" that open and close up like the UCO, has lots of holes for steam (air / ash / falling embers) and is stainless steel at roughly half the price. I wonder if it would hold up to an actual wood burning fire? The UCO might well be more rugged and would not need an ash or ember catching pan underneath. I like the idea of using it as a wind break too!! THANKS a bunch Andy! ps: I like that folding grill you have too! Sweet!
Thank you mate! Yes I’m going to do a follow up video doing a vs … UCO Vs strainer/steamer type item, so I guess we’ll see if they have any differences! I think I’ll be replacing the fixed studs with screw in bolts, a future mod. Hope your doing well my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎 very best wishes
I've seen something similar before. I think it was some type of steamer or colander but, it looks like that ones made better. Thank you for reviewing it for us. God bless and stay safe.
Thank you brother! Yes I’m going to be doing a comparison with the strainer at some point soon. Very best wishes to you and your family my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎🙏🏼
I bought something similar to this year's ago to go with something called a a grilliput or something like that, you've just jogged my memory, I had to go and mooch to find it 😂 still in it's box never used, they are great for keeping fires of the ground, especially if you remember you have one 🤦😂
Will be interesting to see what you have mate! Let me know if you dig it out! Lol…. Yeah I know what you mean about remembering what kit you have and where it is 😖😖🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻😎
@@MadDogSurvival I thought it was under the seat in the car but found it under some wool blankets and a tent. Edyta just shook her head 😂. I'll send you a picture of it.👍🏻
Yep, saw off them studs (maybe you could weld nuts on to screw the legs back on. OR, Use the trangia as the stove and the fire pit as wind break and solar fire starter, I bet it will focus the sun when new.
Hello mate 👍🏻… yes I think drilling the studs out and replacing with a screwable alternative is the way to go. Might be a bit thin for me to weld (mma) but I’ll find a way lol…. I like the idea of the solar lighter reflector when new or polished! Like a big version of the type with central spring to hold tinder 🤔🤔…. Maybe a good experiment? ….. hope you’re well and wishing you a good weekend 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Interesting.. Not really sure I'm sold on it though. I wonder how long those folding flaps will last and how much weight they hold. Plus having to move them in and out to put a pot on them. Thanks for the video brother.. hope you're doing well
Thanks brother! Yes I agree, I intend to use the hell out of it so I’ll let you know how it turns out! I’m going to use and abuse it so if it’s weak I’ll find out lol… very best wishes brother 👍🏻👍🏻😎
I understand and I’m going to be doing a comparison between them soon so we’ll find out any differences 👍🏻 thanks for your watching and commenting friend best wishes 😎👍🏻
Great content and nothing but honest reviews, I think people just appreciate a real genuine bloke no 🐂💩 on here. Cheers Andy.👍🏻
I try my mate 👍🏻👍🏻😎…. I appreciate your kind support mucker 😊
Hi Andy and Wendy 😊 season's greetings I hope your both doing well. The firepit looks useful , and I like the griddle you used. Another piece of great kit to add to what must be now a considerable selection of bushcraft gear, lol, at least it gives you flexibility , and choices of what you pack. Thanks for the video, stay safe, best wishe's to you all, Stuart and Megan UK.
Thanks my mate 👍🏻 yes it looks like it’s going to be a good little item to play with! The rack is a great piece of kit and like I said I’ll be giving one away as part of a up and coming giveaway video soon.
As for considerable gear….. sshhhh don’t tell the Mrs 🤣🤣…. Very best wishes to you and Megan 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Certainly better constructed than the folding vegetable steamer baskets we used before building a firepit for the troops in our covered carport. For the right money, I may grab one of these. I agree that the permanently attached studs could be a problem. I think there will be multiple DIY solutions for that small issue. Thank you for the demo.
@NewHampshireJack - I should have read the comments before I posted mine! Sorry, I wasn't trying to steal yours.
Yes I’m going to replace my studs with screw in bolts I think. I’m going to do a comparison video with the steamer/strainer soon so we’ll see what happens lol…. Thanks again my friend 👍🏻😎 best wishes
@@randy-9842 No problem at all. The veggie-steamer basket turned firewood holder is an old idea, no one person may lay claim to that. We are all blessed that there are a few Y/T channels where we can have a "meeting of the minds" to showcase, discuss, and suggest improvements to old and new ideas. That is what it is all about.
@@NewHampshireJack I honestly hadn't seen a portable firepit with [edit to spell "iwth" correctly !! sheesh! ] this design before, but that's not exactly my normal venue. It is ingenious.
As to your last two sentences I'd like to add a hearty and very appreciative AMEN to that. I cherish the community on these channels and I must say that Andy fits the bill perfectly!
Have a great week Jack and a very Merry Christmas!
Good to see you again Mad Dog. Nice upload, it will be interesting to see how the fire-pit fares up
after several uses, regards, Fred
Thanks mate! Yep I’ll do a follow up video after I’ve put it through it’s paces! Very best wishes friend 👍🏻😎
It's good to see you again my Brother 🇺🇸💯🇬🇧
That's a handy little fire pit. Works great in conjunction with the grill!!!
Thank you brother! It’s always great to hear from you!! It seems to be a great little “no trace “ option for a small fire to leave no trace so I’ll be using it more in the future for sure!
Much love and respect to you from us both as always Red! 👍🏻👍🏻👌🏽😎🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙
Pretty damn sweet bit of kit as you would say brother lol. Always good to see ya my bro. That steel grate looks real heavy duty.
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Thanks brother appreciate you dropping by as always! Good to hear from you brother! 👍🏻👍🏻😎🇺🇸
hi Andy and Wendy, great kit review. Very true, test kits at home first.
Glad you enjoyed it uncle Al! Very best wishes my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Now that is a sweet piece of kit
It’s pretty neat sister! Very best wishes my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Totally agree on the legs, swedwoods channel the bloke on it uses one but looks to have ground them down.
Thanks mate! Yeah I’m going to replace mine with screw in bolts I think 🤔….. 👍🏻👍🏻😎
@@MadDogSurvival It sounds like a plan 😁👍🏻
It looks handy, I have a similar thing for steaming vegetables that works well.👍
Thanks! Yes I’ll be doing a comparison between the steamer/strainer soon. Best wishes my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Hey, mate! I love the fold up grill & I broke mine out just the other day. The fire bowl is interesting & looks like someone decided to rename a steamer basket. My steamer basket looks just like that but the legs are removable. Hmmm, now that I think about it, that might make for a pretty good hack video. Thanks for sharing, mate!
Thanks mate! Yea I’m going to be doing a follow up video comparing the two! The UCO Is slightly heavier duty than the strainer/steamer but we will see what happens! Let me know how your experiment goes! Best wishes brother 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Very interesting, Andy. I like the UCO candle lanterns and find them well made. Your idea to use removable feet or studs is absolutely spot on, imo.
It actually looks a lot like my kitchen folding steamer! The steamer is about the same size, has "tulip petals" that open and close up like the UCO, has lots of holes for steam (air / ash / falling embers) and is stainless steel at roughly half the price. I wonder if it would hold up to an actual wood burning fire? The UCO might well be more rugged and would not need an ash or ember catching pan underneath. I like the idea of using it as a wind break too!!
THANKS a bunch Andy!
ps: I like that folding grill you have too! Sweet!
Thank you mate! Yes I’m going to do a follow up video doing a vs … UCO Vs strainer/steamer type item, so I guess we’ll see if they have any differences!
I think I’ll be replacing the fixed studs with screw in bolts, a future mod.
Hope your doing well my friend
👍🏻👍🏻😎 very best wishes
I've seen something similar before. I think it was some type of steamer or colander but, it looks like that ones made better. Thank you for reviewing it for us. God bless and stay safe.
Thank you brother! Yes I’m going to be doing a comparison with the strainer at some point soon. Very best wishes to you and your family my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎🙏🏼
thanks for the great video my friend 👍
Thanks for dropping by again brother 👍🏻👍🏻😎
HEY ANDY!
Long time,no see.
GREAT to see you doing a vid!
Take care 🏴🇺🇸 👍
Thanks brother! That’s good of you my mate 👍🏻👍🏻😎
I bought something similar to this year's ago to go with something called a a grilliput or something like that, you've just jogged my memory, I had to go and mooch to find it 😂 still in it's box never used, they are great for keeping fires of the ground, especially if you remember you have one 🤦😂
Will be interesting to see what you have mate! Let me know if you dig it out!
Lol…. Yeah I know what you mean about remembering what kit you have and where it is 😖😖🤣🤣👍🏻👍🏻😎
@@MadDogSurvival I thought it was under the seat in the car but found it under some wool blankets and a tent. Edyta just shook her head 😂. I'll send you a picture of it.👍🏻
Cool 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻
Great video brother. Your looking well. Have a great Christmas
Thanks brother! You too my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎🙏🏼
We never stop learning Brother! 😝👊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💯💯💯 Good Video and your Products look Solid.😎🤘💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯
Absolutely my friend! Hope you’re doing well over there! Very best wishes 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Very interesting. I agree about the legs.
Thank you 😊 glad you liked it 👍🏻 best wishes friend 😎
I agree with you about the feet. They ideally need to be removable or be fold out feet. Looks like a useful bit of kit though.
Thanks mate! Yes I agree they could have improved the design here! Best wishes my mate 👍🏻👍🏻😎
i have been looking at one of those for a while. i need to get one.
They seem to work pretty good brother 👍🏻😎
Nifty
Thanks mate 👍🏻😎
Nice to see ya back I've watched Swedewoods us a strainer type for long time.. This looks a bit sturdier...
Thanks brother! Yes I’ll be doing a comparison video of it vs a strainer type bowl soon! Stay warm and safe my friend! Very best wishes 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Mike I have the same grill and it is a great piece of cook kit
Thanks! That’s good to know! I’ll be using it more in the future as I like the fact it leaves no burn footprint! Best wishes my friend 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Good to see you matey. Great vid but I reckon I'd bost this kit before long.
Lol…. I probably will break it at some point too mate 😖🤣🤣👍🏻😎 best wishes mucker
Very interesting Andy! 🤣👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧💯💯💯💥💥💥🔥🔥🔥
Thanks brother 😎👍🏻👍🏻🔥🔥
Yep, saw off them studs (maybe you could weld nuts on to screw the legs back on. OR, Use the trangia as the stove and the fire pit as wind break and solar fire starter, I bet it will focus the sun when new.
Hello mate 👍🏻… yes I think drilling the studs out and replacing with a screwable alternative is the way to go. Might be a bit thin for me to weld (mma) but I’ll find a way lol…. I like the idea of the solar lighter reflector when new or polished! Like a big version of the type with central spring to hold tinder 🤔🤔…. Maybe a good experiment? ….. hope you’re well and wishing you a good weekend 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Good review Andy , thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !
Thank you brother! Sending you very best wishes and god bless too 👍🏻👍🏻😎🙏🏼
pack looked like NI Patrol get on that giveaway
Yep it’s the 30ltre patrol pack 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Interesting.. Not really sure I'm sold on it though. I wonder how long those folding flaps will last and how much weight they hold. Plus having to move them in and out to put a pot on them. Thanks for the video brother.. hope you're doing well
Thanks brother! Yes I agree, I intend to use the hell out of it so I’ll let you know how it turns out! I’m going to use and abuse it so if it’s weak I’ll find out lol… very best wishes brother 👍🏻👍🏻😎
Im in! 😂👊
🤣🤣 bit early but you’ll be in ! 👍🏻👍🏻😎
I love UCO, but I cannot help wondering, what is the difference between this and a $5 stainless steel vegetable steamer basket from Wal-Mart?
I understand and I’m going to be doing a comparison between them soon so we’ll find out any differences 👍🏻 thanks for your watching and commenting friend best wishes 😎👍🏻